Grades K-6
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
$75 per class; class size is limited to 30 students
Material fee (if applicable) $15
Terrarium Gardening
Miniature glass gardens were first introduced by Dr. Nathaniel
Ward in 1827. After a brief introduction to the history
and concept of terrariums, participants will learn about
nature's water cycle and construct their own terrarium
to take home.
Who is Afraid of Honey Bees?
Students will discover the life and activities of honey
bees and learn to differentiate between honey bees, wasps
and hornets. The instructor will show an actual working
hive and participants will have a chance to sample a taste
of honey.
Birds, Our Feathered Friends!
From bird anatomy to habitats, nests and bird feeders,
this hands-on workshop will present many fascinating facts
about our winged friends. Students will construct a bird
feeder to take home.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly!
Let's discover the amazing cycle of tiny worm-like caterpillars
transformed into colorful butterflies and how these amazing
insects sustain themselves, migrate and mate. Take home
a "stained glass" butterfly paper project to
hang at your window.
Plants We Eat
Carrots, French fries, popcorn, lettuce! Do you know where
all these delicious foods come from? Find out facts about
plants, pollination, seeds and fruits. Participants will
start a plant from seed to take home.
History Programs
Descriptions to come.
These programs, with hands-on activities, satisfy National
and New York State Science Standards and are designed
to meet New York City Performance Standards. Pre- and
post-visit materials are provided.
Advance payment is required. No refunds for cancellations
less than five days before the program.
Please call Urte Schardle, Education Coordinator, at (718)-359-6227
to make a reservation.
History Program
These programs are not offered this year.
Interdisciplinary
Designs in Nature: A School Program in Science
and History.
Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
For many years, Louis Comfort Tiffany’s factory,
the Tiffany Glass Furnaces in Corona, Queens, designed
and produced lamps, windows, and other fine glass products.
Unique in color and design, they were an important part
of the Victorian-era style. Many of Tiffany’s designs
were based on insects, flowers, trees, and other natural
motifs. In this program, students learn about Louis Comfort
Tiffany, his designs, and his role in turn-of-the-century
Queens history. Students tour the museum’s Victorian
garden and sketch ideas for an insect and/or flower design,
then make their own “Tiffany window” using
colored cellophane.
Please have students bring a sketch pad and pencil. All
other materials will be supplied.
This program satisfies National and New York State Standards
and is designed to meet New York City Performance Standards.
Advance payment is required. No refunds for cancellations
less than five days before the program.
Please call (718) 359-6227 or (718) 359-1235
to make a reservation.